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Nice review! We will miss Anthem…We loved Iconic band in MH. So talented…

I like Oasis, but I wish they had a real outside promenade. This was a key part of any cruise ship.

My husband once tried to enter a room with the same number, but on different deck. Card didn’t work so he knocked and the other guy was very surprised. Thankfully they laughed. Thankfully it was once during 60+ cruises.

Liberty offers the best ice show we’ve seen on RCI ships. Broadway show: Saturday Night Fever and Circus de Soleil like show: In the Air That is my video about Liberty & Bermuda last May. As for Bermuda itself we were there 3-4 times multi days (3-4) so this time we took it easy and only went to Hamilton. Didn’t even go to the beach. But you can get idea about Liberty. I love 12 dayers from Baltimore to Southern Caribbeans on Vision class too. Different type of experience though.

We sail both this and next year.. we like both classes. Liberty of course is much newer and advanced. Liberty had amazing entertainment! For 5 dayer it’s out of the world entertainment. Liberty spends longer time in Bermuda as they don’t need to sail in and out of Chesapeake Bay.

Typical full Maine lobster was ever offered in any MDR for free over 20 years we cruised with 8 lines

Maybe this ship will be for another market? Wonder is not in China as was planned

My parents sailed on Oceania Riviera from Dubai in December. They generally don’t like cruises.. and out of RCI, NCL , Princess (5 cruises) only Princess impressed them somewhat … they LOVED Oceania … and have another scheduled this year to Bermuda

100% ... I am sure we will have fun except it lacks adult Solarium. Not sure if it is a problem for others. Maybe we are not a target. We are D+ though, so All Inclusive part will work for us. 🙂

For short cruise it makes sense to use a free day and buy the rest.. otherwise it makes serve to by package pre cruises

Nothing ....

We usually have 2 cruises on Quantum class, 1 on Oasis and 1 on Voyager/Freedom classes a year. And one on Vision class...while Vision class has some shortfalls (you cannot seriously compare cabins on Anthem and on Vision... or Windjammer) we are willing to overlook them due to amazing 12 days Southern Caribbean itins and the fact we do not need to drive to Florida to reach S Caribbeans. Atmosphere is very nice too.

There is no such thing. Priced accordingly to demand

Wait till it’s cheaper. It will eventually… and when all three ships are sailing …

Cruised 15 times since… Quality is overall fine, but can be different on various ships.

Where did you get this itin for Wonder?

You can use Passport card, but it would not be any different from Birth Certificate + DL. So no reasons to get it. Passport book allows you to return to USA via plane should something happen.

Maybe on some itins, but I heard this several times recently.. Last year too.

I watched menus on European cruises for Anthem and did not see free lobster on Royal night. The only difference. On NCL passports were collected when we left and reentered EU.

I have a large number of shelves with ships models. Blocks can fit there too, but we just put them on coffee table near our cruise photo. I am sure RCI won't be disappointed if cruisers won't take them home. Less to produce.

If you are paying what you are paying and expecting fine dining like in fine dining restaurants ... hmmm ... I do not think anyone can do this. 🙂

Good planning is a key. We drink (something is usually had at tailgate party preimbarkation) after first lunch in the pool/solarium before rooms are open. on Sailaway Some lounge with a music after dinner (or prior) Welcome aboard show Some lounge with a music If we cannot finish the last it goes for the next morning pre-breakfast. Could be something like cognac, brandy or Sidecar... so no ice. 🙂

Jfyi.. I was puzzled on USA night on what to order.. Salmon as an entry was awesome,

We are on T-Mobile and always use WiFi calling. However we are calling to people in States … local numbers, not international